Solomon's is holding indoor worship services on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Our Sunday and special services are livestreamed weekly and can be found on Solomons Lutheran Church - YouTube and our Facebook page: Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church | Chambersburg PA | Facebook
Adult Sunday School is held September through May.
Children's Sunday School is held during the Worship Service September through May.
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Our Worship Services Provide:
At Solomon's We Offer...
Fellowship and community with joyful Christians of all ages in our beautiful and historic sanctuary, modern fellowship center, gym and kitchen. These facilities are available for use by congregational members as well as community groups.
Weekly Sunday School and Children's Church (during the Worship Service) from September through May, and Children's Messages for our younger members. Vacation Bible School is offered in June. Additional youth events are offered at various times throughout the school year.
Adult Sunday School runs from September thru May. A Midweek Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings at 10 AM in the Fellowship Center Conference Room. These studies enrich our knowledge and understanding of the Bible and God's inclusive love for all people.
Annual events such as outside worship services and picnics (May and September), Community Thanksgiving Dinner, live theater productions, and fundraisers (candymaking, apple dumpling making, etc.) which promote fellowship and support our assorted mission projects.
Our History
In 1736, the first Germans from Lancaster and York counties settled in the southern part of Franklin County. One of the earliest of these German settlements was just south of Chambersburg, known as the "Grindstone Hill" settlement. After 1764, the ingress of the Germans was so great that they soon owned the better part of Guilford Township.
The Germans loved their church and made early provision for the permanent establishment of the ordinances of religion among them. An occasional sermon was preached to the scattered Lutherans of the settlement by ministers passing through the valley on horseback.
The Lutheran and the Reformed congregations united in their efforts to secure a suitable place to build a house of worship. In 1766, the original church, a log structure, was built. It was situated on the opposite side of the highway from the present church, but this new place of worship was not completed for twelve years due to the poverty of the people. The services were held in it although there was no floor or stove for warmth. A stove and other needed supplies were provided in 1778. It was considered one of the finest buildings in the settlement. The log church served a good purpose for sixty-seven years, after which it was sold for thirty dollars and moved four miles east where it became known as "Fetterhoff Chapel."
As the Lutheran congregation increased in number, a new church was required. The Lutheran and Reformed congregations again united in erecting another house in which to worship the God of their fathers.The corner-stone of the brick church was laid in May 1833. It was built in the form of a parallelogram, with the pulpit at one end, the doors at the other, surrounded by a spacious gallery. The dedication service was held on November 24th of the same year. The building was constructed for approximately $3,000.
On August 20, 1928, extensive improvements were started on the brick church. An addition was added to the front for two class rooms, and a double door entrance replaced the two individual front doors. New pews were placed in the main body of the church with a three aisle arrangement instead of two. At this time the church was wired for electricity.
Hello members and friends of Solomon’s Lutheran Church!
For those whom I have not yet met, I am the Rev. Julia L. Brown, and I will be your pastor for at least the next 5 months. After a long period of prayer and discernment, we are moving forward with a shared pastorate with Solomon’s United Church of Christ. This is new for all of us, although some of you still remember the days when the two congregations shared a building.
I know there can be concern and many questions that come with a change like this, and I want to assure you that I respect that. But this is also an exciting time to be asking, “what is God up to? Where might God take us in this new season? How might God use this new partnership? What is the invitation God is extending here?”
Let’s keep those questions in mind and on our hearts as we grow into this together. We will move forward according to God’s will and counsel, working toward the flourishing of God’s kingdom on earth.
A little bit about me:
I have a Bachelor’s of Animal Science from Penn State University, and a Master’s of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. I live in Chambersburg with my husband, Ben, our two daughters, Louise and Aubrey, our Olde English Bulldog, Pepe, and our two cats, Hank and Monty. I love to cook and bake, especially in the summer when we get our CSA from Country Creek Produce Farm. I enjoy gardening with native plants and watching the bees and butterflies those plants bring to our yard. I do enjoy cross-stitching and reading when I have time (thank you, God, for audiobooks!). When we travel, we like to explore the national parks and experience the outdoors.
In ministry, I am passionate about church outreach and missions and the tangible, physical ways we can love our neighbors. I love that saying, “Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” (That is often attributed to St. Francis, although that may not be correct.) It reminds me that our actions, more than our words, demonstrate the love of God and the Good News of Jesus.
I look forward to getting to know you all! Be in touch as needed. See you in church,
Pastor Julia
Our Church Offers...
Children's Church and Sunday School: Offered September through May during the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service. All children are invited to take part. Children gather after the announcements for a blessing and then join adult leaders for an age-appropriate Bible reading, activity/craft and prayer. The children return to the sanctuary during the offering.
Summer Nursery: For the summer months, June through August, adult volunteers are available to take small children to the nursery during the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service.
Vacation Bible School: This year's VBS was held on June 23-27, 2025. The theme was True North Trusting Jesus in a Wild World! Many thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible.
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Council Minutes, Committee Minutes and the Monthly Financial Statement are available in the library for anyone to read.
Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church
4856 Wayne Road (Rt. 316)
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 267-2266
Fax: (717) 267-7030
E-mail: info@solomonslutheran.org
